Present progressive for future events?

SilkyMike · #1 (permalink) Sat May 05, 2007 6:30 am *Present progressive for future events?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Beginner Grammar Questions Test (1)", question 4

Has anyone seen Laura? ......... to work today?

(a) Is she coming
(b) Does she come
(c) She come

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Beginner Grammar Questions Test (1)", answer 4

Has anyone seen Laura? Is she coming to work today?

Correct answer: (a) Is she coming
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why the answer is "a"

SilkyMike

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sat May 05, 2007 7:23 am *Present progressive for future events?*

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The speaker has not seen Laura, and he is inquiring about her or her employer's plan for today. This is one use of the present perfect: a decided plan for the (usually near) future.
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